23: RedChairPGH and Women in Tech PGH Announce Tech Up Scholarship

TechVibe Radio

English - June 18, 2023 16:00 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MB - ★★★★ - 6 ratings
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Women in Tech PGH (WITPGH), Pennsylvania Women Work, RedChairPGH and the PPG Foundation launched the Tech Up Scholarship pilot program -- a comprehensive, multi-faceted workforce re-entry program -- designed to connect Pittsburgh-area women of color to technology career skills development, mentoring and employment.

Julia Poepping of RedChairPGH and Alison Falk of WITPGH stop by TechVibe Radio to detail how the scholarship program is targeted to women who are interested in developing their project management skills and preparing themselves for the job market.

Tech Up offers a comprehensive training curriculum that covers various aspects of project management, including project planning, budgeting, risk management and team management. Participants will also receive career development support, including resume building, job search strategies, interview preparation and 1:1 mentorship.